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...thistles, have spiny stems and flower heads without ray flowers. Canadian thistle (
Cirsium arvense) is a troublesome weed in agricultural areas of North America, and more than 10 species of
sow thistle (
Sonchus) are widespread throughout Europe. Some species of globe thistle (
Echinops) are cultivated as ornamentals. The thistle is the national emblem of Scotland.